The Chicago Community Trust Knows What Matters to Chicago

Chicago Matters, an annual public information series made possible by The Chicago Community Trust, brings Chicagoans in-depth, thought-provoking and stimulating original programming around a common theme each year. The series is a one-of-a-kind partnership with programming by WTTW 11, Chicago Public Radio, the Chicago Public Library and The Chicago Reporter. Now in its 19th year, Chicago Matters is the longest-running multimedia public affairs series in the nation.

Since 2003, Valerie Denney Communications has provided public relations consulting to the Trust and Chicago Matters series. VDC conceives, manages and executes communications strategies and marketing materials, including series title and identity, website management, print and e-marketing materials, special events and media partner management.

VDC helps build awareness of the series to audiences across the region, while also raising the visibility of the Trust as a convenor and civic leader in public policy issues.